Falcons try out punter with Matt Bosher hurting

Falcons try out punter with Matt Bosher hurting

The Falcons have a slight punter problem this week and may be looking to outside help for a temporary solution.

Heading into Monday night’s matchup with Seattle, punter Matt Bosher was listed as questionable with an ankle issue.

Bosher’s injury couldn’t have been helped by what happened on the field.

Atlanta’s kickoff coverage units struggled once again and got absolutely burned by Tyler Lockett on several occasions. Bosher himself had to lay a few hits on Lockett in order to prevent him from scoring.

Now, it sounds like Bosher’s status may be up in the air for this week’s upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

According to a report by Howard Balzer, the Falcons worked out free agent punter Matt Wile today.

Wile played college ball at Michigan and went undrafted after leaving the Wolverines in 2014.

Last season, Wile played one game with Atlanta and three more with the Arizona Cardinals. Wile also has experience kicking field goals, so he could be doubly useful since Matt Bryant is also not 100 percent.